indulgent

Synonyms

compliant forbearing tender tolerant

Antonyms

harsh severe rough [see submissive]

In*dul"gent, a. Etym: [L. indulgens, -entis, p. pr. of indulgere: cf. F. indulgent. See Indulge.] Defn: Prone to indulge; yielding to the wishes, humor, or appetites of those under one's care; compliant; not opposing or restraining; tolerant; mild; favorable; not severe; as, an indulgent parent. Shak. The indulgent censure of posterity. Waller. The feeble old, indulgent of their ease. Dryden.

indulgent - Similar Words

indulgently indulgement indulge indulgential indulgency indulgence indiligent indument indulger indolent